**3. Microgrid benefits**

The evolution of microgrid is able to provide solution to problem of integrating huge amount of micro-energy sources without affecting the main power supply from the power utility provider. With the intelligent controllers, microgrid works effectively with the existing power system distribution services to match the variable load demand. Some of the times, microgrid can act as an auxiliary for the main grid to support the distribution and utilization. With the support of protection systems is able to disconnect from the disturbance if there is any fault in main grid, and microgrid is able to operate in a standalone mode which improves the reliability and quality of the power to the consumer. Microgrid is a decentralized grid with improved efficiency, located near to the load, and capable of extracting power from distributed renewable energy sources. Microgrid special features are highlighted in **Figure 3**.

Consumers able to get advantages from microgrid because it is developed and utilized for the local needs in terms of temperature and energy consumption, able to provide uninterruptible power, highly reliable, reduced losses, and improved voltage profile. Apart from the power generation and distribution microgrid involves in storage, control of load profile and extracting energy from heat. The success behind microgrid is capability of the grid to have smooth mode change from island to grid and vice versa.
